Meredith D. Clark

In this engaging conversation, Meredith Clark, Associate Professor in Journalism and Communication studies and author of a forthcoming book on Black Twitter, dives into the impact of Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter. She discusses the rising tide of hate speech and misinformation that undermines community, yet highlights the resilience of Black Twitter users. They are committed to preserving their unique space, navigating between chaos and calls for migration to alternative platforms. Clark also reflects on the historical evolution of Black communication in response to changing technologies.

From hashtag activism to action offline, Black Twitter has been a vehicle for real change. Host Roy Wood Jr. chats with author of the book, Black AF: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America, Michael Harriot and Professor of Media Studies at Northeastern University, Meredith D. Clark about how Black Twitter has changed the narrative around policing, its influence on elections, how Black Twitter bailed Michael out of jail, and why Roy has a 36-hour tweet rule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices